Royal Horticultural Society photographic competition 2012 - winning pictures

Josie Elias won RHS Photographer of the Year 2012 for her image entered into the gardens through the season category Photograph: Josie Elias/RHS/PA

Jacky Parker’s photograph of a spider on an astrantia flower won the wildlife in the garden category Photograph: Jacky Parker/RHS

Second prize in the wildlife in the garden category went to Angela Rogers Photograph: Angela Rogers/RHS

Jon Hawkins won third prize in the wildlife in the garden category with this image of a robin Photograph: Jon Hawkins/RHS

A highly commended photograph by Martin Snelson in the wildlife in the garden category Photograph: Martin Snelson/RHS/PA

John Cocks was commended for this photograph in the wildlife in the garden category Photograph: John Cocks/RHS/PA

Amber Rose Amos won the children's photographer ynder-11s category with this photograph Photograph: Amber Rose Amos/RHS/PA

First prize in the plant portrait category went to Tom Hard Photograph: Tom Hard/RHS

Alan Walley won first prize in the abstract and details category Photograph: Alan Walley/RHS

Nigel Burkitt's image of delphiniums won second prize in the gardens through the seasons category Photograph: Nigel Burkitt/RHS

Tim Hunt was highly commended for this photograph in the plant portrait category Photograph: Tim Hunts/RHS/PA

Hansa Tangmanpoowadol won third prize in the people in the garden category Photograph: Hansa Tangmanpoowado/RHS/PA

Elliot Gill was commended in the 11-17s category Photograph: Elliot Gill/RHS